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Definition furthest in British English

furthest adjective, adverb

adjective, adverb
/ˈfɜː(r)ðɪst/
1

at the greatest distance from something

Example

Which planet is furthest from the sun?

Example

My car is parked in the space furthest away from the building.

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1.1

most distant

Example

Merlin's fame had spread to the furthest corners of the land.

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Example

Which of you can throw the ball furthest?

Example

Trevor travelled furthest to get here.

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3

to a greater degree than anyone else or than ever before

Example

The Athenians progressed furthest towards developing a truly democratic society.

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Definition furthest in British English